Author: David I. Meeks

We’re excited to announce that Jetpack WindowManager 1.5.0 is now stable!This release builds on the strong foundation of adaptability in WindowManager, making it even easier to create polished, adaptive UIs that look great on all screen sizes. As the Android ecosystem continues to grow, users are engaging with apps on a wider variety of devices than ever before: from phones and foldables to tablets, connected displays, Chromebooks, and even car displays in parked mode.WindowManager 1.5 focuses on providing better tools for this diverse device environment. This stable release introduces new breakpoints for very large screens, enhances the activity embedding API,…

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In the 2D scrolling adventure and construction game, you’ll be playing as multiple heroes who must build a city, become the protector of its riches, and even attack enemies. The first task is to develop an economy around your dungeon. You’ll be tasked with building fields, mills, and ships while extending the borders of your city for more resources. But be careful to manage finances to avoid starvation or bankruptcy. And any growing city needs other be protected as enemies are ready to pounce on any weaknesses. That means you’ll ned to plan your defenses strategically to anticipate attacks before…

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Android Studio lets you directly edit the XML files used in the Watch Face Format. It now provides code completion for tags and attributes based on the official Watch Face Format schemas and live error validation that helps identify issues like missing required attributes. Android Studio also includes resource linking to quickly navigate to drawable resources and other referenced XML elements along with advanced syntax support for handling arithmetic expressions and data source references embedded in the XML. Finally, you can deploy watch faces directly to a Wear OS emulator or physical device from Android Studio.Option to make Project view…

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In our latest #WeArePlay stories, we meet the founders building apps and games that are making finance simple for everyone, everywhere. From providing first-time loans in Myanmar to digitizing piggy banks for young savers in Nigeria, these founders are breaking down traditional financial barriers.Here are a few of our favorites: Yusuf E, Yağmur, Tolgahan and Yusuf D, co-founders of Yuyuto Games Technology Istanbul, Türkiye Yağmur, Yusuf D, Yusuf E, and Tolgahan’s game Ticarium Business Tycoon teaches real-world finance and entrepreneurial skills in a virtual world. University friends Yağmur, Yusuf D, Yusuf E, and Tolgahan turned a passion project for an old…

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On that day, Football Manager 26 Touch will land on the subscription gaming service. The soccer management simulator features a upgraded graphics simulator to detail smoother player movement along with on-pitch details. Other great features include women’s football along with Premier League licenses. “We’re delighted to be bringing FM26 Touch back to Apple Arcade for the start of this new era for Football Manager,” said Miles Jacobson, Sports Interactive’s studio director. “We think the reimagined user interface will really enhance the experience across Apple devices. In addition, the arrival of the Premier League fully licensed and the introduction of women’s…

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The app has just been updated to version 3.0 with a number of new and notable features. Hurricane trackers will enjoy two of the new features. A new storm layers on the map screen will show live hurricane information like current position, forecast path, and cone of uncertainty. The path of the storm is shown with color-coded intensity scales with selectable data points across the path of the storm. Those include speed, pressure, and movements. The storm on the screen spin based on the intensity level and rotate depending on hemisphere. Another new addition is a hurricane widget for your…

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Bryan, we heard Geocaching has had a huge personal impact on your own life. Can you tell us about that?Back in 2001, I went to my first-ever Geocaching event. It was a simple potluck in a park, but that’s where I met my wife, Heidi, who was there with her son Dylan. Our first date was even a hike to find a special, hard-to-find geocache! Now, almost 25 years later, we’re a geocaching family through and through. It’s amazing because my story isn’t unique; we hear all the time from people who have found lifelong friends, partners, and a whole…

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Creating mazes is easy for anyone. There are two different options to create one. First, you can tap and drag walls to knock them down to create a maze. Alternatively, there is a navigator to move around and draw the maze. I tried both versions, and each one was simple. There is also a color-blind mode that allows you to distinguish paths and mazes more easily in the maze. If you’re looking for some inspiration, head to the Home button to see what mazes Morten, Andreas, and other have created. Once you’ve created a maze, you can invite participants to…

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